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2.8 Are there any restrictions on building heights? The building height for an ADD is limited to two stories or 30 ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit, or two stories or 30 feet in height within an existing dwelling unit. 2.9 Can an accessory dwelling unit be created if a Home Occupation activity is also present? An accessory dwelling cannot be created with or adjacent to an operating home occupation because it complicates noise, odor, parking and traffic issues. 2.10 What about parking spaces? On-site paved parking is required for an accessory dwelling. Garages are not required. 2.11 Are there design guidelines that are applicable to an ADU? The accessory dwelling must follow existing design guidelines to conform to the existing primary dwelling unit, including exterior materials, trim on edges of elements, windows and, pediment and dormers. Plain concrete, concrete block, corrugated metal, or plywood are prohibited if they are not the predominant existing exterior finish material on the primary dwelling. 2.12 What is the application process? A standard conditional use permit application could be required. One condition could be that a covenant running with the land must be notarized and recorded with the County Recorder's office certifying that the owner is occupying one of the dwellings units on the lot. 3.0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction (options): 1. Comment, provide direction, send back to Planning Commission for hearings 2. Request Planning Commission to study and report 3. Decide not appropriate to change at this time 4. Other Report by: Dennis Welsch 490-2232 Attachments: City of Shoreview Code example. \\Victoria\CommDev\Zoning Code & Ordinances\Accessory Dwelling units\Accessory Dwellings Q&A (101402)2.doc 3